April Cunningham has been dancing in the Seattle area for the past 8 years. She attended Seattle Pacific University and soon after found her passion for the arts. She has danced in musicals such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum, Me and My Girl, and West Side Story. Other performing groups include: Cruz Control, and Breaking Point. Currently she directs and choreographs for ‘Unscripted’ which is the hip hop/jazz performing group of Sixth Day Dance Company. April likes to challenge herself along with the dancers she has the opportunity to teach and direct. She is excited to join the talented team here at the Ballet Academy of Performing Arts. 

Bethany Weed has been dancing with the Ballet Academy since she was 4 years old providing her with extensive dance & teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington with a focus in culture, literature, and the arts. She is a talented dancer in ballet, modern, lyrical, tap & jazz and loves teaching those classes. She is the assistant director of the Ballet Academy of Performing Arts and aims to instill grace, poise, and confidence in all of her students.

Elyssa Yeh began recieving her dance training here the Ballet Academy of Performing Arts when she was six years old.  She has studied ballet, modern/lyrical, and jazz.  Elyssa is currently a student at the University of Washington where she is planning on obtaining a minor in dance. 

Elizabeth teaches our Tuesday Pre-Ballet and Beg. Jazz classes.  Her caring and energetic approach help keep her students happy and engaged.  She has grown up studying Hungarian dancing since the age of two and has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical as well.